HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-15; City Council; 19395; Cameo Rd sinkhole: continuation of emergencyCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. 4/15/08
DEPT. ENG
CONTINUATION OF LOCAL DECLARATION OF
EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF SINKHOLE AND STORM
DRAIN FROM 2283 CAMEO ROAD TO EL CAMINO REAL
PROJECT NO. 6607
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2008-106 to continue the Declaration of Local Emergency for repair of
a sinkhole and storm drain from 2283 Cameo Road to El Camino Real, Project No. 6607.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Due to the nature of the construction efforts associated with the repairs for the sinkhole and storm
drain from 2283 Cameo Road to El Camino Real, it is necessary to continue the emergency
declaration to ensure repair work can be completed. Staff will continue to monitor the progress of
repairs by the contractor to abate the emergency, and a recommendation to continue or end the
declaration will be made in two weeks.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The project involves the replacement of an existing storm drain pipe within the existing easement and,
therefore, is exempt from further environmental documentation pursuant to Section 15302 -
Replacement or Reconstruction of the State CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption will be
prepared.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimate for the repairs is $250,000 to include contractor services and City force services.
. Cost increases could occur due to unforeseen conditions. There are currently sufficient funds
available in the CMP Replacement Program, Project No. 6607.
EXHIBITS:
1. Declaration of Local Emergency.
2. Resolution No. 2008-106 to continue the Declaration of Local Emergency for repair of a
sinkhole and storm drain from 2283 Cameo Road to El Camino Real, Project No.6607.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sherri Howard, 760-602-2756, showa@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONL Y
COUNCIL ACTION:APPROVED
DENIED D
CONTINUED D
WITHDRAWN D
AMENDED D
CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D
CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D
RETURNED TO STAFF D
OTHER-SEE MINUTES D
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHKRHAS, tlic City Council of the City of Carlsbad empowers the City Manager
in proclaim the existence of a local emergency when said City is affected by a public
calamity and the City Council is not in session: and
\Y! il-RKAS. the Cit\ Manager of the City of Carlsbad. California does hereby
find:
That conditions ol extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen
within the City of Carlsbad caused by a sinkhole at 2283 Cameo Drive and 2277 Cameo
Drive, in Carlsbad. California: and
That these conditions are creating unexpected occurrences that pose a clear and
imminent danger and required immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or
impairment of life, health, property, or essential public sen ices, and are or are likely to
be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the Cit> of
Carlsbad: and
That these conditions do not permit a delay resulting from a competitive
solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergenc\: and
That the Cii\ Council of the City of Carlsbad was not in session and could not
immediately be called into session.
NOW. 11 IHRHFOKh. I f IS HEREBY PROCLAIMS) that a local emergeno
mm exists throughout the Cit\ of Carlsbad. California: and
IT IS II R II ll-.R PROCLAIMI-D AND ORDHRHD that during the existence of
said local emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the emergency organi/ation oi'
the City of Carlsbad are those prescribed by stale law. by ordinances and resolutions of
the Cil\ of Carlsbad Kmergency Plan.
Dated:
Lisa Hildabrand. City Manager
Citv of Carlsbad. California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-106
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
3 CALIFORNIA, TO CONTINUE THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF A SINKHOLE AND STORM DRAIN
4 FROM 2283 CAMEO ROAD TO EL CAMINO REAL. PROJECT NO. 6607.
5 WHEREAS, on March 1, 2008, a sink hole and separated storm drain pipeline were
6 discovered in a drainage easement located at 2283 Cameo Road; and
7 WHEREAS, the sinkhole is creating a nuisance in the rear yard at 2277 and
8 2283 Cameo Road; and
9 WHEREAS, the sinkhole and missing storm drain segment have the potential to
10 undermine an existing 6-inch potable water pipeline and cause erosion and damage of real
11 property at 2277 and 2283 Cameo Road and the downstream properties located at 3813 and
12 3817 El Camino Real; and
,.„ WHEREAS, emergency repairs are needed to mitigate potential damage to the existing
potable water system and further damage to real property; and14
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 1102 defines an emergency as "a sudden,
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unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to
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prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services"; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the potential damage to water lines as well as the
18 threat to real property meets the criteria for an emergency as defined in Public Contract Code
19 Section 1102; and
20 WHEREAS, in the event of an emergency, Section 3.28.130 of the Carlsbad Municipal
21 Code gives the City Manager authority to declare a public emergency subject to confirmation by
22 the City Council, by four-fifths vote at its next regularly scheduled meeting following the declaration
23 of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, said local emergency continues until the sinkhole and all associated24
components and conditions have been restored and declared abated by order of the City Manager
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and City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on March 18, 2008, staff declared a continuing state of Local Emergency;
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1 WHEREAS, the City Council has received the necessary information and update in order
2 to evaluate the continuing need for a local state of emergency; and
3 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to do all things necessary to effectuate this
4 intent.
5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
6 California, as follows:
7 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
8 2. There is a need to continue the state of the local emergency declared Tuesday,
9 March 18, 2008, by adoption of Resolution No. 2008-088, which need includes mitigation of
10 property damage, placement of erosion control devices and construction and placement of other
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12 3. That the City Manager or her designee is authorized and directed to complete
13 and file all appropriate forms and documents necessary to abate the emergency and to obtain the
14 maximum cooperation and assistance both financial and otherwise in responding to this
15 emergency.
'" 4. That every fourteen days the City Manager shall review with City Council the
17 emergency actions taken to date and determine the need to continue the emergency.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 15th day of April, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
OJDE A LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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